What was Germanys initial military Strategy in the war

Question

A) To attack Russia first
B) To defend France quickly before turning to Russia
C) to invade Britain Immediately
D) To forfeit their borders against Serbia

Answer 1

Germany's initial military strategy at the outbreak of World War I was primarily based on the Schlieffen Plan, which aimed to quickly defeat France before turning to fight Russia. Therefore, the correct option is:

B) To defend France quickly before turning to Russia.

The Schlieffen Plan called for a rapid invasion of France through Belgium, hoping to secure a quick victory over the French forces. Afterward, the German military would redirect its efforts to the eastern front against Russia, which they expected would take longer to mobilize.